Webinar date & time: Tuesday, 12th Jan 2021, 8:30pm (Singapore)

Takeaways:

• Learn how the National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science in Venture Creation combines experiential learning with academic rigour to transform mindsets and translate ideas into viable solutions
• Learn about the business development mentorship programme and how you can gain access to NUS technologies, as well as opportunities to network for market access
• Learn about the field visits to leading entrepreneurial hubs around the world, and how you can access international markets through NUS’ global partnership networks
• Discover how initiatives such as BLOCK71 and the NUS Overseas College programme can accelerate your start-up ambitions and help you establish the next Carousell, ShopBack or 99.co
• Learn about the programme specialisations, structure and admission requirements

Speaker Name & Designation: Prof Chee Yeow Meng, Assoc VP (Innovation & Enterprise), NUS

Speaker Bio:

Professor Chee Yeow Meng is Professor of Industrial Systems Engineering & Management, and Associate Vice President (Innovation & Enterprise) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Professor Chee Yeow Meng received the BMath, MMath, and PhD degrees in computer science from the University of Waterloo in 1988, 1989, and 1996, respectively.

Prior to his tenure at NUS, Professor Chee was Head of the Division of Mathematical Sciences (2008-2010), Chair of the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2011-2017), and Interim Dean of the College of Science (2018-2019) at Nanyang Technological University.

Prior to entering academia, Professor Chee held senior positions in public service with Singapore’s National Computer Board, Infocomm Development Authority and the Media Development Authority.

Institute details:

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore, as well as 12 NUS Overseas Colleges across the world. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, 30 university-level research institutes, research centres of excellence and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; as well as risk management and resilience of financial systems. Our latest research focus is on the use of data science, operations research and cybersecurity to support Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative.

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